Downton Abbey Finale

It is hard to believe that Downton Abbey has come to an end.  Tomorrow night the finale will air in the US.  I have already seen it, though, and I must say that it was quite a satisfying ending.  I promise not to include any spoilers.  Just know that loose ends were tied and they filmed in such a way that there could be reunion specials in the future.  By the way, I really hope they do have at least one reunion in the future.  Even though Downton Abbey was not a historical drama, viewers witnessed changes in fashion trends, class systems, women's rights & women in business, and the toll war takes.  The historians for the program did their best to ensure accuracy.  

How often do you find a show where the characters pull you in in such a way that you feel a part of things?  Quite rarely, I've found.  When Sybil was killed off, it was the first time I ever cried during a TV program.  Then Dan Stevens left the show, and of course he had to be killed off (in a car crash no less!).  It felt as though I had lost someone, even though that wasn't the case, and the grief did not last long since the series progressed.  I was excited to see Gwen return for a cameo, and was even happier to see Tom & Sibbie return from The States.  There has been much love and loss at Downton.  Turmoil, togetherness, scandal, and everything in-between presented itself.  The program showed us that, even "great" families have their issues, and that money doesn't always buy happiness...though it helps.  So much went on during the series.  It makes it tough to discuss just a few moments.   

I find it interesting how emotional ties can be made with a TV series, but that must say something about those who make it happen.  You can watch the finale preview below, courtesy of PBS.  

Thank you to the creator, cast, and crew of Dowton Abbey for such an amazing ride.

What were you favorite Downton moments?